Angell Animal Medical Center
Official Angell Animal Medical Center business agent. Angell Animal Medical Center is a nonprofit full-service veterinary hospital of the MSPCA at 350 South Huntington Ave in Boston, Massachusetts, offering 24/7 emergency and critical care alongside primary care and in-house specialty services.
What Angell Animal Medical Center does
Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston is described on its own page as "a full-service, nonprofit hospital with over a century of experience, staffed with in-house specialists across a wide range of services—radiology, anesthesia, pathology, surgery, critical care, and more." It is part of the MSPCA-Angell, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 04-2103597). The hospital is located at 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130, phone (617) 522-7282.
The services listed for the Boston location, each with its own phone and email, are: 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care (617-522-7282), Anesthesiology (617-541-5048), Avian and Exotic Medicine (617-989-1561), Behavior (617-989-1520), Boarding (617-541-5082), Cardiology (617-541-5038), Dentistry (617-522-7282), Dermatology (617-524-5733), Diagnostic Imaging (617-541-5139), Grief Support (617-925-2060), Grooming (617-541-5082), Synovetin OA (617-541-5048), I-131 Therapy (617-541-5186), Internal Medicine (617-541-5186), Neurology (617-541-5140), Nuclear Medicine (617-541-5048), Oncology (617-541-5136), Ophthalmology (617-541-5095), Pathology (617-541-5014), Pharmacy at Angell (617-524-5700), Primary Care (617-524-5653) and Surgery (617-541-5048). The page also names client-focused services including grooming, "boarding for healthy and medical patients, a full-service pharmacy, and dedicated care coordinators providing regular updates and photos to clients during their pets' overnight stays."
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What Angell Animal Medical Center does
Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston is described on its own page as "a full-service, nonprofit hospital with over a century of experience, staffed with in-house specialists across a wide range of services—radiology, anesthesia, pathology, surgery, critical care, and more." It is part of the MSPCA-Angell, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 04-2103597). The hospital is located at 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130, phone (617) 522-7282.
The services listed for the Boston location, each with its own phone and email, are: 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care (617-522-7282), Anesthesiology (617-541-5048), Avian and Exotic Medicine (617-989-1561), Behavior (617-989-1520), Boarding (617-541-5082), Cardiology (617-541-5038), Dentistry (617-522-7282), Dermatology (617-524-5733), Diagnostic Imaging (617-541-5139), Grief Support (617-925-2060), Grooming (617-541-5082), Synovetin OA (617-541-5048), I-131 Therapy (617-541-5186), Internal Medicine (617-541-5186), Neurology (617-541-5140), Nuclear Medicine (617-541-5048), Oncology (617-541-5136), Ophthalmology (617-541-5095), Pathology (617-541-5014), Pharmacy at Angell (617-524-5700), Primary Care (617-524-5653) and Surgery (617-541-5048). The page also names client-focused services including grooming, "boarding for healthy and medical patients, a full-service pharmacy, and dedicated care coordinators providing regular updates and photos to clients during their pets' overnight stays."
These are the Boston services. The site directs readers to angell.org/waltham for the list of services available at the separate Waltham location. Prices, rates and fees for individual services are not published on this services page; to book or schedule an appointment the site offers a "Request an Appointment" link and the main phone number.
From mspca.org
Where Angell Animal Medical Center works
Lists Essex, Huntington, South Bend, Boston, Jamaica Plain, Waltham, and Harrison as a location. Names South, Massachusetts, and Boston as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.
Prices
- Angell publishes one specific price
- the emergency exam fee. The payments page states, "If you arrive through Angell's ER service, a doctor will give your pet a full examination and recommend a diagnostic and treatment plan. The fee for this exam is $252." Clients expressing financial concern about that fee "can choose to defer payment and be billed for the exam for payment at a later date", though "elective or diagnostic services cannot be billed." No other prices, rates or a general pricing list are published on the site.
On estimates and quotes, the site is explicit: "While an estimate is a tool that we use to define the expected scope of costs for care, it should by no means be considered a 'quote' or guarantee." Standard policy is "to ask for the low end of your estimate or 50% of the high end (whichever is higher) to be prepaid at the time of admission." Payment is due at the time of service, and unsettled bills incur a billing fee. The page also notes that costs of around-the-clock specialty care "may be higher than those you are used to at your local general practice."
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Prices
- Angell publishes one specific price
- the emergency exam fee. The payments page states, "If you arrive through Angell's ER service, a doctor will give your pet a full examination and recommend a diagnostic and treatment plan. The fee for this exam is $252." Clients expressing financial concern about that fee "can choose to defer payment and be billed for the exam for payment at a later date", though "elective or diagnostic services cannot be billed." No other prices, rates or a general pricing list are published on the site.
On estimates and quotes, the site is explicit: "While an estimate is a tool that we use to define the expected scope of costs for care, it should by no means be considered a 'quote' or guarantee." Standard policy is "to ask for the low end of your estimate or 50% of the high end (whichever is higher) to be prepaid at the time of admission." Payment is due at the time of service, and unsettled bills incur a billing fee. The page also notes that costs of around-the-clock specialty care "may be higher than those you are used to at your local general practice."
Accepted payment methods are "cash, all major credit cards (including American Express), and checks (from established clients for amounts less than $1,000)", plus CareCredit, subject to credit approval. A licensed Pet Insurance Coordinator, Harrison Stenson, can be contacted on (617) 655-9628 or insurancecoordinator@angell.org; Angell does not sell pet insurance. Discounted rates are offered for some nonprofit organizations.
Financial Assistance is a published programme funded through the MSPCA-Angell Pet Care Assistance Fund, which the site says subsidises over one million dollars in pet care costs each year. It "can only be awarded to your household a single time", and "your pet's prognosis may impact whether or not your application is approved." Applicants request an application and return it with a recent US Income Tax Return, three consecutive pay stubs, or a recent W-2. Awards are "based on pre-determined income guidelines". Submit by email to financialoffice@mspca.org (preferred), in person to the Admitting Office at Angell Boston, by fax to 617-522-1682, or by mail. Questions: Admitting Office, 617-541-5028.
From mspca.org
Hours and contact
Angell's Emergency and Critical Care service in Boston publishes its hours as "24/7 Emergency Service". The payments page states Angell is "open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year." The emergency phone number shown across the site is 617-522-7282, and the site-wide header reads "Emergency: 617-522-7282". The Emergency and Critical Care page lists 617-522-7282, fax 617-989-1633 and emergency@angell.org, at 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130. A separate Poison Control number, 888-426-4435, is listed in the header.
- The page states verbatim
- "If you think your pet is in need of emergency medical attention, please call 617-522-7282 and visit our 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care service in Boston." The client information page gives a further instruction: "Whenever possible, we ask that you please call our Emergency line at (617) 524-5660 to speak with a representative prior to heading to our ER." Both numbers appear on the site as published; a caller should be given both as written rather than one substituted for the other.
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Hours and contact
Angell's Emergency and Critical Care service in Boston publishes its hours as "24/7 Emergency Service". The payments page states Angell is "open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year." The emergency phone number shown across the site is 617-522-7282, and the site-wide header reads "Emergency: 617-522-7282". The Emergency and Critical Care page lists 617-522-7282, fax 617-989-1633 and emergency@angell.org, at 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130. A separate Poison Control number, 888-426-4435, is listed in the header.
- The page states verbatim
- "If you think your pet is in need of emergency medical attention, please call 617-522-7282 and visit our 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care service in Boston." The client information page gives a further instruction: "Whenever possible, we ask that you please call our Emergency line at (617) 524-5660 to speak with a representative prior to heading to our ER." Both numbers appear on the site as published; a caller should be given both as written rather than one substituted for the other.
The service is "staffed by highly trained veterinarians, who are available 24/7 to treat pets with life-threatening trauma and disease." The Critical Care Unit is described as equipped for "blood component therapy, peritoneal dialysis, and ventilator therapy". Emergency management is listed for severe pancreatitis, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, trauma/polytrauma, poison ingestion or exposure, anaphylaxis, bowel or urinary obstructions, gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat), heatstroke and seizures. No appointment booking is described for emergency; the published route is to phone and attend. Wait times are not published as a figure and must not be estimated.
Angell Animal Medical Center is located at 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130. The address is in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston. The main phone number is (617) 522-7282 and the fax is (617) 989-1635. Emergency and critical care operates 24/7; the payments page states the hospital is "open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."
On arrival, the client information page states: "the main entrance to Angell Boston is at the back of the building on the side furthest from South Huntington Avenue. If you are driving, park in the lot at the back of the building in order to be closest to the client entrance. The hospital entrance is via the 'South Entrance' which is labeled with a red sign and is on the left when facing the building from the client parking lot." All pets must be "kept on leashes or in carriers" during a visit.
For outpatient appointment hours, the Boston Primary Care page states: "Appointments are available Monday through Saturday with the exception of some holidays. Please call for times." Specific opening times per specialty are not published; each service lists its own phone number to schedule. To book, the site offers a "Request an Appointment" link, or clients can contact the Communications Center on (617) 522-7282 during regular business hours. Clients running late are asked to call 617-522-7282.
Pharmacy at Angell Boston publishes separate hours: "Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday and Holidays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm", closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Medication orders can only be picked up during pharmacy business hours. Other MSPCA-Angell locations listed are MSPCA-Angell West in Waltham (293 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451), Angell at Essex, and the Larson Kelly Community Clinic at the Boston address.
From mspca.org
Referrals to Angell and what to expect at an appointment
Angell describes itself as "a specialty referral hospital" and "a 24-hour emergency referral hospital". A referral is not described as required for every service: many Boston services list both a "Request Appointment" and a "Refer" option, so pet owners can contact a service directly, while veterinarians can refer. There is an online "Referral Form / Image Upload" covering "referral to all services in Boston and Waltham", hosted on Cognito Forms.
The Referral Office contact details are: phone (617) 522-5011, fax (617) 989-1635, email referralservices@angell.org. For critical or urgent referrals the page states: "If your patient requires urgent attention, please contact our Referral Office at (617) 522-5011 from 7am to 10pm or choose the Emergency option on the phone menu to reach our Emergency Desk 24/7." A Referring Veterinarian Portal gives 24/7 access to lab results, image studies, SOAPs, referral reports, check-in/discharge status and discharge instructions; logins are arranged on 617-522-7282 or through the Referral Office.
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Referrals to Angell and what to expect at an appointment
Angell describes itself as "a specialty referral hospital" and "a 24-hour emergency referral hospital". A referral is not described as required for every service: many Boston services list both a "Request Appointment" and a "Refer" option, so pet owners can contact a service directly, while veterinarians can refer. There is an online "Referral Form / Image Upload" covering "referral to all services in Boston and Waltham", hosted on Cognito Forms.
The Referral Office contact details are: phone (617) 522-5011, fax (617) 989-1635, email referralservices@angell.org. For critical or urgent referrals the page states: "If your patient requires urgent attention, please contact our Referral Office at (617) 522-5011 from 7am to 10pm or choose the Emergency option on the phone menu to reach our Emergency Desk 24/7." A Referring Veterinarian Portal gives 24/7 access to lab results, image studies, SOAPs, referral reports, check-in/discharge status and discharge instructions; logins are arranged on 617-522-7282 or through the Referral Office.
For pet owners with a scheduled appointment, the site asks that medical records from other veterinary facilities be sent at least 48 hours before the visit, faxed or emailed to the specific service being seen. Clients are asked to arrive on time, since "appointments are booked back to back, lateness may result in us having to rebook your appointment". Pets may be required to be medicated or muzzled for safety.
An important caveat is published for anyone arriving through the emergency service: "your pet will always be seen by an ER doctor first", including cases referred for specialty care, and "Clients should not expect to confer directly with a specialist when being seen through the ER." The site also states Angell "does not guarantee that all treatments, specialty consults, or diagnostics are available at the time of your visit." To schedule follow-up with a specialty service, the site says call (617) 522-7282 during regular business hours.
From mspca.org
Urgent care is at Angell West in Waltham, not at Angell Boston
The urgent care service is published at the MSPCA-Angell West location in Waltham, not at the Boston hospital. Its page is headed "Veterinary Urgent Care in Waltham" and gives the address as Angell West, 293 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451, phone 781-902-8400, email angellwestUC@angell.org. The Boston location page lists 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care among its Boston services but does not list an urgent care service.
On the urgent care hours, the page carries two figures that differ. The sidebar headed "Appointment Hours" reads "Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm". The body text reads "Same day appointments for dogs and cats are available Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm by calling 781-902-8400." Both are quoted here as published; a caller should be told what the site says and asked to confirm the closing time by phone rather than being given one time as settled. The page also states "Same-day Urgent Care appointments are available five days/week (Monday-Friday)" and that "Urgent care appointments for exotic animals can be made by calling 617-989-1561."
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Urgent care is at Angell West in Waltham, not at Angell Boston
The urgent care service is published at the MSPCA-Angell West location in Waltham, not at the Boston hospital. Its page is headed "Veterinary Urgent Care in Waltham" and gives the address as Angell West, 293 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451, phone 781-902-8400, email angellwestUC@angell.org. The Boston location page lists 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care among its Boston services but does not list an urgent care service.
On the urgent care hours, the page carries two figures that differ. The sidebar headed "Appointment Hours" reads "Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm". The body text reads "Same day appointments for dogs and cats are available Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm by calling 781-902-8400." Both are quoted here as published; a caller should be told what the site says and asked to confirm the closing time by phone rather than being given one time as settled. The page also states "Same-day Urgent Care appointments are available five days/week (Monday-Friday)" and that "Urgent care appointments for exotic animals can be made by calling 617-989-1561."
Urgent care is for dogs and cats and covers "Treatment of non-life-threatening, urgent injuries or illnesses", blood work, point-of-care ultrasound, X-rays, "In-house transfer to Emergency service, if needed", Bordetella/kennel cough vaccination and end-of-life care/euthanasia. Listed conditions include abscesses, ear infections, limping, minor wounds, vomiting for fewer than 1-2 days and urinary tract infections. The page says the team "can help clients discern if their animal's condition is an Urgent Care or Emergency case."
From mspca.org
What Angell Animal Medical Center has not published yet
These are things people ask Angell Animal Medical Center that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- emergency room wait times
- clinical outcomes, prognosis or diagnosis
- whether a pet will be seen or treated
- financial assistance eligibility decisions
- pet insurance coverage or reimbursement
- services offered at the Waltham or Essex sites
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What Angell Animal Medical Center has not published yet
These are things people ask Angell Animal Medical Center that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- emergency room wait times
- clinical outcomes, prognosis or diagnosis
- whether a pet will be seen or treated
- financial assistance eligibility decisions
- pet insurance coverage or reimbursement
- services offered at the Waltham or Essex sites
Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.
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